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meal

noun

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Meaning

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An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion.

Example Sentence

We sat down to a delicious meal after a long day of hiking.

Usage Note

Used to refer to any instance of eating, from a quick snack to a formal dinner, often specifying the time of day like breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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